Properties of Orthomyxoviruses and Paramyxoviruses

Influenza virus, the causative agents of seasonal flu (and pandemic flu) is the deadly contagious virus. It is the only virus of medical importance of the family Orthomyxoviruses. Paramyxoviruses include most important agents of viral respiratory tract infections notably Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Measles, Mumps and Parainfluenza virus.

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